"I wanted to quit more than a few times," Lyons said. "Matt and I got through it together. Not only were we roommates for two years, but we were both from around here. His family would come in, and I'd be with them. He would be with my family, too. We were always there for support."

It was that bond that pushed me through three years of adversity. While it would have probably led them through a fourth year if the circumstances hadn't changed, both are grateful things finally did get better.